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What does it mean?
This quote asserts that for Muslims, the state must reflect religious moral and conceptual pillars rather than secular principles.
In plain terms
The state should reflect religious morals for Muslims.
What can you take from it?
State and religion should align.

Where it applies

  • religious governance
  • legislation

Putting it to work

  • policy drafting
  • religious advocacy

Questions to consider

  • Should laws reflect religious morals?
  • How to balance faith and state?

Another view

Religious rule can exclude non adherents.

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